Flights from Sharjah Airport (SHJ) to Istanbul Airport Airport (IST)
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Flying to Istanbul Airport is very easy as there are 3 airliners who offer flights from Sharjah including SmartLynx, IndiGo and Air Arabia. The official airport code for Sharjah is SHJ and for Istanbul Airport it is IST.
The price of the flight is dependent on the time of the day you fly and the day of the week with weekends being normally a higher price. If you know the dates you wish to travel then book you flights as soon as you can. The earlier you book your lights the cheaper they will be. You can get saving of up to 50% of you book 2 or 3 months in advance! Flight to Istanbul Airport will get more expensive the nearer you get the departure date, so it’s advisable to book in advance if it is possible.
The time zone at Istanbul Airport is different from Sharjah, so please be aware of this when making travel arrangements.
Travellers planning to fly from Sharjah Airport (SHJ) to Istanbul Airport (IST) can pre-book short or long term car parking at Sharjah Airport (SHJ).
If you are renting a car at Istanbul Airport (IST) it is recommended to fill up the fuel tank before returning the vehicle at the nearest fuel station to Istanbul Airport (IST) in order to avoid incurring additional costs. *Please check your rental agreement to understand the fuel policy for your vehicle.
Below are some options if you require transport to Sharjah Airport (SHJ):
- Private Transfers to Sharjah Airport (SHJ)
- Buses to Sharjah Airport (SHJ)
- Taxis to Sharjah Airport (SHJ)
- Train Services to/near Sharjah Airport (SHJ)
Ensure your arrival at Istanbul Airport (IST) is as stress-free as possible by pre-booking your onward transport - booking early may also save you money:
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- Private transfers at Istanbul Airport (IST)
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- Taxis from Istanbul Airport (IST)
- Train services at or near Istanbul Airport (IST)
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To see all airliners that offer flights between Sharjah and Istanbul Airport please see the table below.
Flights Chart| Airliner | Mo | Tu | We | Th | Fr | Sa | Su | First Flight | Last Flight | Flights |
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| Air Arabia | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 09:25 | 13:15 | VIEW FLIGHTS |
| SmartLynx | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | VIEW FLIGHTS | ||
| IndiGo | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 09:25 | 09:25 | VIEW FLIGHTS |
Most people choose to fly with Air Arabia. They offer the largest number of flights so they have times which are most likely to suite you. The flights they offer will go by the flight numbers G9287 and G9321 with times between 09:25 and 13:15.
If you would like to find out more information on availably, flight times or if you would like to book your flight, you can visit Air Arabia direct at airarabia.com.
The flight time for the selected route vary based on the month you will travel, but below we has summarised the most common times they will fly. We recommend you only take these times as guidance and check with appropriate airline for the exact times for the date you depart.
Flights Time In WeekDays| Day | Flight Times | Flights | ||||
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| Monday | 09:25
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| Tuesday | 09:25
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| Wednesday | 13:15
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| Thursday | 09:25
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| Friday | 13:15
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| Saturday | 09:25
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| Sunday | 13:15
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If the airlines stated don’t offer flights that suite your travel times, you could look at alternative options. Below we have summarised flights from alternative departures airports and flights that are not direct.
Alternative Direct Routes| Route | Stops | Distance | Flying Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abu Dhabi to Istanbul | 0 | 4 Hours 23 Minutes | |
| Jebel Ali to Istanbul | 0 | 4 Hours 23 Minutes | |
| Dubai to Istanbul | 0 | 4 Hours 22 Minutes |
Whilst you will find a bureau de change at Istanbul Airport, we recommend you change some money before you depart if you don’t have the local currency. The exchange rates within any airport are not very favorable, so exchanging money before hand is a good idea.
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